balance

noundefinition 1: a state in which opposing forces are equal.example: It’s a challenge to keep the demands of work and the demands of family in balance.

definition 2: physical or mental stability, or the capacity to reach stability when required.example:The skier’s balance was off in that last move, and it caused her to slide.example: It’s been hard for him to regain his balance since the death of his wife.example: Good balance is a requirement for figure skating.See full entry